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REFUELING PROCEDURE

1. Purpose.

To establish minimum safety requirements and describe the guidelines to


eliminate the hazards with refueling of equipment and operation of fuel equipment
on the Project.

2. Scope and Objectives

All Contractors using engine driven equipment will provide safe handling
procedures for liquefied gas, flammable, and combustible liquids during refueling
operations. This Standard further covers the safe operations of vehicles and
facilities used in the fueling and maintenance of equipment on Site.

3. Definitions.

Liquefied Gas Fuels

Fuels such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, etc. stored under
pressure in a liquid state and vaporized when released for use.

Fuel Truck
A vehicle equipped with fuel tank(s), containing flammable and/or combustible
liquids hoses and related pumps used to transfer fuel to engine driven equipment.

Fuel Tank:
A fuel tank (or petrol tank) is a safe container for storage of flammable fluids and
don’t fill portable containers to more than 95% full; in which the fuel is stored and
propelled (fuel pump) or released (pressurized gas) into an engine.

4. References

NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 30A: Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair

5. Responsibilities

PM Manager/ PM Supervisor, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site


Engineer responsible for responding, in accordance with the procedures outlined
within this procedure. in the event of a disruption/disaster.
HS & Environment Manager/Engineer responsible for preparing and
implementation of this procedure at Project the Project.

• PM Manager/Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for:
o Ensuring that sufficient resources are available for the effective
implementation of this Procedure.
o Maintaining direct communication with head office and client during the
emergency response.
o Providing leadership and direction in the event of an emergency.
o Ensuring that emergency field response teams are defined and prepared
for the various emergency response scenarios.

• HS & Environment Manager/ Engineer

The HS & Environment Manager/Engineer has overall responsibility for:


o Review and maintain the Procedure.
o Effective implementation of Plan
o The delivery of appropriate training to ensure this plan is communicated
throughout the ESEC team & PMV Team.
o All personnel and sub-contractors have a responsibility to:
o Read this plan and make themselves familiar with its contents and
procedures, attend Toolbox Talks and other training sessions related to the
implementation of this Procedure as requested by the project management
team.

6. Training & Operator Qualifications

- All Fuel Truck Drivers are required to have a valid heavy equipment operator Saudi
Arabia Government (SAG) license on their person when driving that is applicable
for operation of the specific equipment they are authorized to operate.
- Contractor shall develop and implement training and testing program, acceptable
to Company, for authorization of Fuel Truck Drivers and Operators of fuel truck
equipment.
- Training shall be specific to the equipment to be used.

7. General Requirements

- Inspect truck daily.


- Check brakes, lights, turn signals, and backup alarm.
- Be sure static ground is contacting the ground.
- Inspect fire extinguishers to be sure they are full and operable.
- Check exhaust system to ensure it is sound.
- Keep vehicle clean.
- Do not allow accumulations of residue such as oil or grease or rags to build up on
truck.
- Keep vehicle fifty feet from any hot work, open flames, or other spark and fire
producing work.
- When entering a work area, check to ensure that no hot work is being performed
or that no machinery is running that will pose a hazard.
- Pay particular attention to driving under pipe racks and other overhead structures
to ensure that no hot work is being performed that would drop a spark on or near
the truck.
- Shut off engines on all equipment while refueling.
- Be careful not to overfill fuel tanks or spill fuel onto the ground.
- Report all spills to the safety department/HSP representative or designated person
immediately.
- Never use gasoline for any purpose other than fuel.
- Never use gasoline to prime carburetors.
- Non-impervious gloves shall be worn to protect the fuel truck driver from coming in
contact with fuels, greases, oils or other chemicals.
- Do refueling over drip tray to prevent spillages.

A. Standard and specification for vehicle and equipment fueling (Diesel)

- Shut the engine off


- Ensure that the fuel is the proper type of fuel.
- Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits shall be available in fueling areas
and on mobile fueling vehicles and shall be disposed of properly after use.
- Nozzles used in vehicle and equipment fueling shall be equipped with an automatic
shut-off to prevent overfill.
- Fuel tanks shall not be “topped off.”
- Mobile fueling shall be minimized. Whenever practical, vehicles and equipment
shall be transported to the designated fueling area in the Facilities area.
- Clearly post, in a prominent area of the facility, instructions for safe operation of
fueling.

B. Standard and specification for bulk fueling.

- Drip pans or absorbent pads shall be used under all hose and pipe connections
and other leak-prone areas during bulk fueling.
- Contain tank trucks used for bulk transfer; all hose connection points associated
with the transfer of fuel must be within the temporary berms during the
loading/unloading of bulk fuels.
- Protect fueling areas with berms and/or dikes to prevent run-on, runoff, and to
contain spills.
- Re-fuel when your petrol/ diesel tank is HALF FULL in order to minimize the
evaporation.
- A trained employee must always be present to supervise during bulk transfer.

8. Fire Safety
- Don’t smoke whilst refueling any equipment.
- Place extinguisher close to refueling point.
- Check daily if fire extinguisher is fully charge.
- Check that monthly checks are done on fire extinguisher.
9. Spill Response
- Place Spill Kit close to refueling point.
- Conduct cleanups of any fuel spills immediately after discovery.
- Uncontained spills are to be cleaned using dry cleaning methods only. Spills shall
be cleaned up with a dry, absorbent material (e.g., sand, sawdust, etc.) and
absorbent materials shall be swept up.
- Collected waste is to be disposed of properly.
10. Maintenance and Inspection
• Fueling areas and storage tanks shall be inspected monthly.
• Keep an ample supply of spill cleanup material on the site.
• Any equipment, tanks, pumps, piping and fuel dispensing equipment found to be
leaking or in disrepair must be repaired or replaced immediate

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